The Telegraph reports that this ‘overhaul' is set to include changing the law to introduce a duty on NHS staff not to make racist statements.

The move comes after several high-profile cases of doctors posting antisemitic messages on social media.

In addition, a recent report by the GMC revealed that Jewish doctors in the NHS have reported a surge in anti-Semitic abuse from colleagues since 7 October.

A DHSC source told the newspaper: ‘The system just isn't set up to deal with this. It's a real blind spot.

‘Wes asked for urgent advice a week ago and is now working on legislative amendments to make it easier to kick racists out of the NHS. It's vital that all patients feel safe walking through the doors of the health service.'